Taught course
Integrated Governance and Leadership
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree:
Applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate (Level 6) degree in any discipline, or be able to demonstrate equivalent learning gained through relevant professional experience.
Relevant work experience:
Due to the nature of the likely students to apply for this programme, they have the potential to be operating at a senior level in organisations but may not have the formal degree qualifications, therefore relevant work experience would be acceptable.
Extra Requirements:
International applicants must meet the same academic entry requirements as domestic applicants, holding qualifications equivalent to an undergraduate (Level 6) degree or equivalent learning through professional experience. Where English is not the applicant’s first language, evidence of English language proficiency is required, normally an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (or equivalent), with no component below 6.0.
Months of entry
January
Course content
Why study this course with LJMU?
- Designed with industry: Developed with senior leaders from NHS, independent healthcare, public sector organisations and regulatory bodies
- Built for busy professionals: 100% online delivery, flexible study patterns, and assessments designed to reflect real-world professional practice
- Future‑focused curriculum: Explore governance of AI, digital resilience, human-centred innovation, and emerging regulatory expectations
- Career-enhancing: Strengthens your credibility in strategic governance roles and supports progression into executive or non-executive Director positions
- A multi-sector professional network: Learn alongside leaders from diverse sectors, expanding your perspective and influence
About this course
This 100% online masters programme in Integrated Governance and Leadership brings together the disciplines of governance, risk, ethics, digital innovation, culture, and leadership.
Whether you work in healthcare, local government, policing, social care, financial services, private healthcare, housing, infrastructure, or other regulated sectors, this programme equips you to excel in roles where accountability, transparency and strong decision-making are essential.
In today’s regulated and highly scrutinised environments, organisations need leaders who can navigate complexity, uphold ethical standards, and drive sustainable performance. The MSc Integrated Governance and Leadership has been designed specifically for experienced professionals who are ready to elevate their strategic influence and lead with confidence, credibility, and impact.
This 100% distance learning masters programme brings together the disciplines of governance, risk, ethics, digital innovation, culture, and leadership, recognising that governance is no longer a back-office function; it is a strategic necessity. You will explore governance as a driver of organisational resilience, public trust, and long-term value creation.
Who is this programme for?
- Senior managers, heads of service, directors and aspiring executive leaders
- Governance, quality, risk, compliance, and performance professionals
- Leaders preparing for regulatory oversight, organisational scrutiny, or board‑level contribution
- Those building a portfolio career or progressing toward Non‑Executive Director (NED) roles
If you bring five or more years of leadership experience, this course will help you harness your professional insights and develop a deeper, evidence‑based understanding of governance in practice.
What will you gain?
- Advanced competence in integrated governance—understanding how regulation, ethics, culture, digital systems, and strategic leadership intersect
- Confidence to lead in complex, ambiguous and high‑stakes environments, informed by real-world case studies such as the Post Office Scandal, Ockenden Review, and emerging regulatory frameworks
- Skills to build robust governance systems that enhance safety, quality, accountability, and organisational performance
- Strategic leadership capability to influence culture, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and lead change
- Practical, workplace-ready tools through simulations, digital broadcasts, applied projects, and enquiry-based learning
- A Work-Based Consultancy Project that delivers direct value to your organisation while strengthening your professional portfolio
Information for international students
View country specific entry requirements
Further information is also available from our international web pages.
Fees and funding
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time30 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courses@ljmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0151 231 5090